Friendly trials done, time for Igor Stimac to prove his worth
After much chop and change, Igor Stimac says he has identified his best players. Now he has to make them all click together.
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WC Qualifiers: India drawn with Qatar in Group E
India have been drawn alongside Qatar, Oman, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group E of the AFC's World Cup 2022 qualification.
Narender's first senior goal helps India draw against Syria
Syria won a late penalty to earn a draw, but will miss out on the Intercontinental Cup final as a result.
As it happened: Stimac's India suffer another crushing defeat
India suffered their second successive defeat in the Intercontinental Cup, losing 5-2 against North Korea in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
I-League clubs request PM to 'intervene and save Indian football'
In a letter signed by the managing director of Mohun Bagan, six I-League clubs have urged the Prime Minister to "probe the AIFF's functioning"
Stimac blunt after India's collapse: 'We don't have great defenders'
India and Igor Stimac may have some tough questions to answer after letting a 2-0 lead slip against Tajikistan in the Intercontinental Cup.
Tajikistan's four-goal burst in second half flattens India
After Sunil Chhetri's first half brace, Tajikistan completed a remarkable turnaround in second half to beat India.
India look to build on early promise under Stimac at Intercontinental Cup
India kick-off the 2019 Intercontinental Cup on July 7 with a backdrop of mass confusion reigning over the domestic football scene.
Bayern Munich sign New Zealand star Singh
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Wellington Phoenix playmaker Sarpreet Singh in a historic move.
Lessons for Stimac: Bold is beautiful, but don't tinker with proven hits
Igor Stimac's fresh approach may win the fans over, but fiddling with proven methods may prove costly, as he learnt in his first game in charge.
King's Cup: India 1-3 Curacao - as it happened
India began the Igor Stimac era with a 3-1 loss to higher-ranked Curacao in the King's Cup.
King's Cup W2W4: New blood, new philosophy as India begin life under Stimac
Five months after their Asian Cup heartbreak, India start afresh under Igor Stimac in the King's Cup. Here's what to watch out for.
Chhetri: 'We generally don't do well outside our country'
Should he take to the field against Curacao on June 5th, Chhetri will have won his 108th India cap, the most in the country's footballing history.
Michael Soosairaj unruffled by India's competition for places
After receiving his first call-up to the national team, midfielder Michael Soosairaj insisted he was under no pressure to justify his selection.
I knew my time would come: Rahul Bheke
Named among the probables for next month's King's Cup, Rahul Bheke and Brandon Fernandes are looking forward to getting into the Indian team.
Igor Stimac appointed new senior men's team coach
The AIFF has appointed Igor Stimac as the Head Coach of the men's senior team on a two-year contract.
'The least we can give the new coach is a fitter team'
Sunil Chhetri has promised that the Indian players will be patient and fully back new coach Igor Stimac to implement his philosophy on the team.
Igor Stimac set to be named India coach
ESPN understands that the former Croatian national team's coach's name has been forwarded for approval to the AIFF executive committee.
Albert Roca among four shortlisted for India coach's job
The AIFF's technical committee has shortlisted four candidates, including two-time South Korean World Cupper Lee Min-sung and Albert Roca.
Delhi defender Gharami tests positive for banned substance
Gharami has been handed a provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency after he tested positive for prednisone.
IM Vijayan at 50: Celebrating one of India's greatest
As IM Vijayan turns 50, Debayan Sen writes in celebration of one of India's greatest footballers.
What India can learn from the MLS and CSL
What can India learn from the the U.S. and China in order to create a successful and popular unified league?
PK Banerjee: Father, teacher, friend and one of India's GOATs
In a football career spanning five decades, PK Banerjee was the centre of attention during Indian football's golden age.
'With PK in the team, you just knew anything could happen'
Former India international Franco Fortunato explains what it was like playing alongside, and against the great PK Banerjee.
Big Sam, Roca among big names vying for India job
Debayan Sen looks at five big contenders for the India job, including Sam Allardyce, and what they bring to the table.
2019-20 WCQ Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +8 | 22 |
| South Korea | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| Syria | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| Uzbekistan | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 13 |
| China | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| Qatar | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -7 | 7 |